Ingredients
250g butter
1 cup soft brown sugar
½ cup golden syrup
2 cups wholegrain oats
1 cup wholemeal flour
1 cup shredded coconut
3 Tbsp ground ginger
1½ tsp baking powder
Icing
100g butter
½ cup golden syrup
2½ cups icing sugar
handful of toasted, chopped nuts (we use peanuts, almonds and pistachios)
Method
Melt butter, soft brown sugar and golden syrup in a saucepan over a medium heat until sugar has dissolved and mixture is smooth.
In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients.
Pour wet mixture over dry and mix well.
Pour into a well greased 20cm x 30cm tray and press evenly.
Bake at 180degC for 15 to 20 minutes until golden.
Icing
Combine butter, golden syrup and icing sugar in a saucepan over a low heat and stir until smooth.
Pour over cooled base and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Recipe requested by Carol Burton, of Dunedin.
Recipe provided by Dispensary Cafe.
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